CIS505 Student Guide 1212

CIS 505 Communication Technologies
(Prerequisite: CIS 175)
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course presents the general trends and topics of the computer communication theory. It provides a
foundation for analysis, design, implementation, and management of computer communication systems.
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
Required Resources
Stallings, W. (2009). CIS 505: Business Data Communications: Custom edition (6th ed.). Upper Saddle
River, NJ: Prentice Hall.
Supplemental Resources
Books by William Stallings. (2011.). Business Data Communications. General format. Retrieved from
http://williamstallings.com/BusinessDataComm/index.html
IEEE. (2011.). General format. Retrieved from http://www.ieee.org/index.html
National Institute of Standards and Technology. (2011.). General format. Retrieved from
http://www.nist.gov
Sourceforge. (2011.). General format. Retrieved from http://sourceforge.net/
The Internet Engineering Task Force. (n.d.). General format. Retrieved from http://www.ietf.org/
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

1.
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3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
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10.
Describe the needs of communication networks in a business environment.

Analyze the role of distributed processing in communication networks.
Describe the protocols and foundations of the Internet.
Compare and contrast among local area and wide area network technologies and architectures.
Develop a communication networking infrastructure plan to address and solve a proposed
business problem.
Compare and contrast among data communication technologies that include transmission media,
data link control protocols, and multiplexing.
Evaluate the ethical concerns that communication networks raise in a global context.
Describe the application of network security and network management in communication
technology environments.
Use technology and information resources to research issues in communication networks.
Write clearly and concisely about communication networks using proper writing mechanics and
technical style conventions.
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CIS 505 Student Version 1122 (1146 11-30-2011) Final
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WEEKLY COURSE SCHEDULE
The standard requirement for a 4.5 credit hour course is for students to spend 13.5 hours in weekly work.
This includes preparation, activities, and evaluation regardless of delivery mode.
Week
1
Preparation, Activities, and Evaluation
Points
Preparation
Reading(s)
o Chapter 1: Introduction
o Chapter 2: Business Information
Activities
Discussions
Evaluation
10
None
Preparation
Reading(s)
o Chapter 3: Distributed Data Processing
o Chapter 4: The Internet
Activities
Discussions
Evaluation
Assignment 1: Standards Research
10
60
Preparation
Reading(s)
o Chapter 5: TCP IP and OSI
o Chapter 6: Client / Server and Intranet Computing
Activities
Discussions
Evaluation
Assignment 2: Requirements for the Corporate Computing Function
10
60
Preparation
Reading(s)
o Chapter 7: Internet-Based Applications
o Chapter 8: Internet Operation
Activities
Discussions
Evaluation
Case Study 1: Florida Department of Management Services, Part I
10
100
Preparation
Reading(s)
o Chapter 9: LAN Architecture and Protocols
Activities
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Discussions
Evaluation
Assignment 3: Elastic and Inelastic Traffic
10
60
Preparation
Reading(s)
o Chapter 10: Ethernet
o Chapter 11: Wireless LANs
Activities
Discussions
Evaluation
Case Study 2: ING Life
10
100
Preparation
Reading(s)
o Chapter 12: Circuit Switching and Packet Switching
o Chapter 13: Frame Relay and ATM
e-Activity
o Research the Internet for an article, publication, or other
electronic document written in the last 12 months that
discusses the advantages of private networks and the
leading VPN services available to organizations. Be prepared
to discuss.
Activities
Discussions
Evaluation
Case Study 3: Carlson Companies
10
100
Preparation
Reading(s)
o Chapter 14: Wireless WANs
o Chapter 15: Data Transmission
Activities
Discussions
Evaluation
Assignment 4: Services in Your Area
10
60
Preparation
Reading(s)
o Chapter 16: Data Communication Fundamentals
o Chapter 17: Data Link Control and Multiplexing
e-Activity
o Research the Internet for an article, publication, or online
document written in the last 12 months that describes how
DSL and cable modems use multiplexing. Be prepared to
discuss.
Activities
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Discussions
Evaluation
10
Assignment 5: Wireless Technology
10
60
Preparation
Reading(s)
o Chapter 18: Computer and Network Security Threats
o Chapter 19: Computer and Network Security Techniques
e-Activity
o Go to the NIST Website, located at
http://www.nist.gov/index.html, to research technologies that
are currently being used in support of security. Be prepared
to discuss.
Activities
Discussions
Evaluation
11
Term Paper: Networking
10
200
Preparation
Reading(s): None
Activities
Discussions
Evaluation
Final Exam: Chapters 1 through 19
100
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GRADING SCALE GRADUATE
Total Points
% of
Grade
60
6%
60
6%
60
6%
60
6%
60
6%
100
10%
100
10%
100
10%
200
20%
Final Exam: Chapters 1 through 19
100
10%
Assignment
Tests are open book with a 2-hour time limit and may contain multiple choice, true / false, and essay
questions.
Participation (20 discussions worth 5 points apiece)
Note: Week 11 discussions are not graded.
Totals
Points
Percentage
Grade
900 1,000
90% 100%
800 899
80% 89%
700 799
70% 79%
Below 700
Below 70%
100
10%
1,000
100%
Writing Assignments
The objective of the School of Information Systems writing assignments is to promote attitudes and skills
that will improve a students ability to communicate in writing, develop research skills and documentation
techniques, and encourage critical analysis of data and conclusions specific to the course learning
outcomes in the information systems and technology domain.
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CIS 505 Assignments and Rubrics

Due Week 2 and worth 60 points
The following Website may be used for reference to complete this assignment. The Website represents
an electronic document titled Standards Organizations written by William Stallings (2009), located at
http://www.box.net/shared/9dtnzvwys8/1/15730219/164146343/1.
Write a three to four (3-4) page paper in which you:
1. Select one (1) of the working groups in the IETF or IEEE and briefly summarize what this group is
working on.
2. Justify the need of the IEEE 802 standard used in networking.
3. Evaluate the three (3) standard organizations including IEEE, ISO, and ANSI to determine the
most important for communication technology.
4. Take a position on the need for a federal regulating body of standards such as NIST. Include
supporting evidence to justify your opinion.
5. Use at least three (3) quality resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and similar Websites
do not qualify as quality resources.
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all
sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your
professor for any additional instructions.
Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the students name, the professors
name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in
the required assignment page length.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic/organization of the paper, and
language and writing skills, using the following rubric.
Points: 60
Criteria
1. Select one (1) of the
working groups in the
IETF or IEEE and briefly
summarize what this
group is working on.
Weight: 5%
2. Justify the need of the

IEEE 802 standard used

Unacceptable
Below 70% F
Fair
70-79% C
Proficient
80-89% B
Exemplary
90-100% A
Did not submit or

incompletely
selected one (1) of
the working groups
in the IETF or IEEE
and did not submit
or incompletely
summarized what
this group is
working on.
Did not submit or
incompletely
Partially selected
one (1) of the
working groups in
the IETF or IEEE
and partially
summarized what
this group is working
on.
Satisfactorily
selected one (1) of
the working groups
in the IETF or IEEE
and satisfactorily
summarized what
on.
Thoroughly selected
one (1) of the
working groups in
the IETF or IEEE
and thoroughly
summarized what
on.
Partially justified the

need of the IEEE
Satisfactorily
justified the need of
Thoroughly justified
the need of the IEEE
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in networking.
Weight: 25%
3. Evaluate the three (3)
standard organizations
including IEEE, ISO, and
ANSI to determine the
most important for
communication
technology.
Weight: 30%
4. Take a position on the

need for a federal
regulating body of
standards such as NIST.
Include supporting
evidence to justify your
opinion.
Weight: 25%
5. 3 references
Weight 5%
6. Clarity, writing
mechanics, and
formatting requirements
Weight: 10%
justified the need of

the IEEE 802
standard used in
networking.
Did not submit or
incompletely
evaluated the three
(3) standard
organizations
including IEEE,
ISO, and ANSI to
determine the most
important for
communication
technology.
Did not submit or
incompletely took a
position on the need
for a federal
regulating body of
standards such as
NIST. Did not
submit or
incompletely
included supporting
evidence to justify
your opinion.
No references
provided
More than 6 errors

present
802 standard used

in networking.
the IEEE 802

standard used in
networking.
802 standard used in

networking.
Partially evaluated
the three (3)
standard
organizations
including IEEE, ISO,
and ANSI to
determine the most
important for
communication
technology.
Satisfactorily
evaluated the three
(3) standard
organizations
and ANSI to
determine the most
important for
communication
technology.
Thoroughly
evaluated the three
(3) standard
organizations
and ANSI to
determine the most
important for
communication
technology.
Partially took a
for a federal
regulating body of
standards such as
NIST. Partially
included supporting
evidence to justify
your opinion.
Satisfactorily took a
for a federal
regulating body of
standards such as
NIST. Satisfactorily
included supporting
evidence to justify
your opinion.
Thoroughly took a
for a federal
regulating body of
standards such as
NIST. Thoroughly
included supporting
evidence to justify
your opinion.
Does not meet the

required number of
references; some or
all references poor
quality choices.
5-6 errors present
Meets number of
required references;
all references high
quality choices.
Exceeds number of
all references high
quality choices.
3-4 errors present
0-2 errors present
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Your new corporate CIO has devised a nine-point mission statement for the company. As one of the
operations managers in the department, you have received a memo on the new policy and an associated
task. The CIO wants to address the new strategy in a three-phase rollout plan and wants your feedback
on LAN and MAN technology. Refer to Table 3.1 in Chapter 3 of the textbook for the nine points of the
mission statement.
1. From Table 3.1, speculate why the fifth point, Meet information requirements of management, is
in the CIOs list of nine (9) points.
2. Imagine only three (3) points are to be rolled out in the first phase. Evaluate each point to
determine the most important three (3) for the initial rollout phase.
3. Recommend one (1) additional point the CIO should include in order to ensure the topic of
security is addressed in the mission statement. Explain your rationale for the inclusion.
4. Use at least four (4) quality resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and similar Websites
sides; references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any
additional instructions.
the required page length.
Points: 60
Criteria
1. Speculate why the
fifth point, Meet
information requirements
of management, is in the
CIOs list of nine (9)
points.
Weight: 30%
2. Evaluate each point to
determine the most

Unacceptable
Below 70% F
Fair
70-79% C
Proficient
80-89% B
Exemplary
90-100% A
Did not submit or

incompletely
speculated why the
fifth point, Meet
information
requirements of
management, is in
the CIOs list of nine
(9) points.
Did not submit or
incompletely
Partially speculated
why the fifth point,
Meet information
requirements of
management, is in
(9) points.
Satisfactorily
speculated why the
fifth point, Meet
information
requirements of
management, is in
(9) points.
Partially evaluated
each point to
Satisfactorily
Thoroughly
evaluated each point evaluated each point
Thoroughly
speculated why the
fifth point, Meet
information
requirements of
management, is in
(9) points.
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important three (3) for the
initial rollout phase.
Weight: 30%
3. Recommend one (1)
additional point the CIO
should include in order to
ensure the topic of
security is addressed in
the mission statement.
Explain your rationale for
the inclusion.
Weight: 25%
4. 4 references
Weight: 5%
5. Clarity, writing
mechanics, and
Weight: 10%
evaluated each
point to determine
the most important
three (3) for the
initial rollout phase.
Did not submit or
incompletely
recommended one
(1) additional point
the CIO should
include in order to
ensure the topic of
security is
addressed in the
mission statement.
Did not submit or
incompletely
explained your
rationale for the
inclusion.
No references
provided
More than 6 errors

present
determine the most

important three (3)
for the initial rollout
phase.
to determine the
most important three
(3) for the initial
rollout phase.
to determine the
most important three
(3) for the initial
rollout phase.
Partially
recommended one
the CIO should
include in order to
ensure the topic of
security is
addressed in the
mission statement.
Partially explained
your rationale for
the inclusion.
Satisfactorily
recommended one
the CIO should
include in order to
ensure the topic of
security is
addressed in the
mission statement.
Satisfactorily
explained your
rationale for the
inclusion.
Thoroughly
recommended one
the CIO should
include in order to
ensure the topic of
security is addressed
in the mission
statement.
Thoroughly
explained your
rationale for the
inclusion.
Does not meet the

required number of
references; some or
all references poor
quality choices.
5-6 errors present
Meets number of
all references high
quality choices.
Exceeds number of
all references high
quality choices.
3-4 errors present
0-2 errors present
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Read the case study titled Florida Department of Management Services Part I found at the end of
Chapter 5. Refer to the DMS Website, located at http://www.dms.myflorida.com, for further reference.
1. Analyze the security mechanisms needed to protect the DMS systems from both state employees
and users accessing over the Internet.
2. Critique the transition process performed by the DMS in the case study. Then, recommend two
(2) alternatives to the IP infrastructure or applications not already mentioned in the case study.
3. Critique the merits of the major services found on the DMS Website.
4. Recommend an additional service to add to the DMS Website.
Points: 100
Criteria
1. Analyze the security
mechanisms needed to
protect the DMS systems
from both state
employees and users
accessing over the
Internet.
Weight: 20%
2. Critique the transition

process performed by the
DMS in the case study

Unacceptable
Below 70% F
Did not submit or
incompletely
analyzed the
security
mechanisms
needed to protect
the DMS systems
from both state
employees and
users accessing
over the Internet.
Did not submit or
incompletely
critiqued the
Fair
70-79% C
Proficient
80-89% B
Exemplary
90-100% A
Partially analyzed
the security
mechanisms
needed to protect
the DMS systems
from both state
employees and
users accessing
over the Internet.
Satisfactorily
analyzed the
security mechanisms
needed to protect
the DMS systems
from both state
employees and
users accessing
over the Internet.
Thoroughly analyzed
the security
mechanisms needed
to protect the DMS
systems from both
state employees and
users accessing over
the Internet.
Partially critiqued
the transition
process performed
Satisfactorily
critiqued the
transition process
Thoroughly critiqued
the transition
process performed
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and recommend two (2)
alternatives to the IP
infrastructure or
applications not already
mentioned in the case
study.
Weight: 30%
3. Critique the merits of

the major services found
on the DMS Website.
Weight: 20%
4. Recommend an
additional service to add
to the DMS Website.
Weight: 15%
5. 3 references
Weight: 5%
6. Clarity, writing
mechanics, and
Weight: 10%
transition process
performed by the
DMS in the case
study and did not
submit or
incompletely
recommended two
(2) alternatives to
the IP infrastructure
or applications not
already mentioned
in the case study.
Did not submit or
incompletely
critiqued the merits
of the major
services found on
the DMS Website.
Did not submit or
incompletely
recommended an
additional service to
add to the DMS
Website.
No references
provided
More than 6 errors

present
by the DMS in the

case study and
partially
recommended two
(2) alternatives to
or applications not
already mentioned
in the case study.
performed by the
DMS in the case
study and
satisfactorily
recommended two
(2) alternatives to
or applications not
already mentioned in
the case study.
by the DMS in the

case study and
thoroughly
recommended two
(2) alternatives to the
IP infrastructure or
applications not
already mentioned in
the case study.
Partially critiqued
the merits of the
major services
found on the DMS
Website.
Satisfactorily
critiqued the merits
of the major services
found on the DMS
Website.
the merits of the
major services found
on the DMS Website.
Partially
recommended an
add to the DMS
Website.
Satisfactorily
recommended an
add to the DMS
Website.
Thoroughly
recommended an
add to the DMS
Website.
Does not meet the

required number of
references; some or
all references poor
quality choices.
5-6 errors present
Meets number of
all references high
quality choices.
Exceeds number of
all references high
quality choices.
3-4 errors present
0-2 errors present
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1. Outline a plan for the development of an addressing and naming model in an environment of the
following scenario:
a. Ten (10) departments in a 1,000-employee organization
b. Equal separation by geography
c.
Use a common data center of twenty (20) backend enterprise servers
2. Analyze the functional problems of throughput, delay, and packet loss as it pertains to your plan.
3. Analyze and explain how you would use DNS in your plan.
4. Compose a two-paragraph executive summary highlighting the main points of your plan.
Describe the protocols and foundations of the Internet.
Develop a communication networking infrastructure plan to address and solve a proposed

business problem.
Points: 60
Criteria
1a. Outline a plan for the
development of an
addressing and naming
model in an environment
of ten departments in a
1,000-employee
organization.
Weight: 10%
1b. Outline a plan for the
development of an

Unacceptable
Below 70% F
Did not submit or
incompletely
outlined a plan for
the development of
an addressing and
naming model in an
environment of ten
departments in a
1,000-employee
organization.
Did not submit or
incompletely
outlined a plan for
Fair
70-79% C
Proficient
80-89% B
Exemplary
90-100% A
Partially outlined a
plan for the
development of an
addressing and
naming model in an
environment of ten
departments in a
1,000-employee
organization.
Satisfactorily
outlined a plan for
the development of
an addressing and
naming model in an
environment of ten
departments in a
1,000-employee
organization.
Thoroughly outlined
a plan for the
development of an
addressing and
naming model in an
environment of ten
departments in a
1,000-employee
organization.
plan for the
development of an
Satisfactorily
outlined a plan for
the development of
Thoroughly outlined
a plan for the
development of an
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1,000-employee
organization.
Weight: 10%
1c. Outline a plan for the
development of an
1,000-employee
organization.
Weight:10%
2. Analyze the functional
problems of throughput,
delay, and packet loss as
it pertains to your plan.
Weight: 15%
3. Analyze and explain

how you would use DNS
in your plan.
Weight: 15%
4. Compose a twoparagraph executive
summary highlighting the
main points of your plan.
Weight: 25%
5. 3 references
Weight: 5%
6. Clarity, writing
mechanics, and
Weight: 10%
the development of
an addressing and
naming model in an
environment of ten
departments in a
1,000-employee
organization.
Did not submit or
incompletely
outlined a plan for
the development of
an addressing and
naming model in an
environment of ten
departments in a
1,000-employee
organization.
Did not submit or
incompletely
analyzed the
functional problems
of throughput,
delay, and packet
loss as it pertains to
your plan.
Did not submit or
incompletely
analyzed and
explained how you
would use DNS in
your plan.
Did not submit or
incompletely
composed a twoparagraph
executive summary
highlighting the
main points of your
plan.
No references
provided
More than 6 errors

present
addressing and
naming model in an
environment of ten
departments in a
1,000-employee
organization.
an addressing and
naming model in an
environment of ten
departments in a
1,000-employee
organization.
addressing and
naming model in an
environment of ten
departments in a
1,000-employee
organization.
plan for the
development of an
addressing and
naming model in an
environment of ten
departments in a
1,000-employee
organization.
Satisfactorily
outlined a plan for
the development of
an addressing and
naming model in an
environment of ten
departments in a
1,000-employee
organization.
Thoroughly outlined
a plan for the
development of an
addressing and
naming model in an
environment of ten
departments in a
1,000-employee
organization.
Partially analyzed
the functional
problems of
throughput, delay,
and packet loss as it
pertains to your
plan.
Satisfactorily
analyzed the
functional problems
of throughput, delay,
pertains to your
plan.
Thoroughly analyzed
the functional
problems of
throughput, delay,
pertains to your plan.
Partially analyzed
and explained how
you would use DNS
in your plan.
Satisfactorily
analyzed and
explained how you
would use DNS in
your plan.
Thoroughly analyzed
and explained how
you would use DNS
in your plan.
Partially composed
a two-paragraph
executive summary
highlighting the
main points of your
plan.
Satisfactorily
composed a twoparagraph executive
summary
highlighting the main
points of your plan.
Thoroughly
composed a twoparagraph executive
summary highlighting
the main points of
your plan.
Does not meet the

required number of
references; some or
all references poor
quality choices.
5-6 errors present
Meets number of
all references high
quality choices.
Exceeds number of
all references high
quality choices.
3-4 errors present
0-2 errors present
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Read the case study titled ING Life found at the end of Chapter 7.
1. Assess the probable difficulties and risks associated with using a public infrastructure such as the
Internet as part of a business solution.
2. Analyze INGs solution for providing security to determine if the solution is adequate or
inadequate. Provide a rationale for your answer.
3. Critique the extranet solution and recommend one (1) change to the solution to provide better
connectivity to brokers.
4. Use at least two (2) quality resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and similar Websites
Compare and contrast among data communication technologies that include transmission media,
data link control protocols, and multiplexing.
Points: 100
Criteria
1. Assess the probable
difficulties and risks
associated with using a
public infrastructure such
as the Internet as part of
a business solution.
Weight: 25%
2. Analyze INGs solution

for providing security to

Unacceptable
Below 70% F
Did not submit or
incompletely
assessed the
probable difficulties
and risks
associated with
using a public
infrastructure such
as the Internet as
part of a business
solution.
Did not submit or
incompletely
Fair
70-79% C
Proficient
80-89% B
Exemplary
90-100% A
Partially assessed
the probable
difficulties and risks
associated with
using a public
infrastructure such
as the Internet as
part of a business
solution.
Satisfactorily
assessed the
and risks associated
with using a public
infrastructure such
as the Internet as
part of a business
solution.
Thoroughly
assessed the
and risks associated
with using a public
infrastructure such
as the Internet as
part of a business
solution.
Partially analyzed
INGs solution for
Satisfactorily
analyzed INGs
Thoroughly analyzed
INGs solution for
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determine if the solution
is adequate or
inadequate. Provide a
rationale for your answer.
Weight: 30%
3. Critique the extranet

solution and recommend
one (1) change to the
solution to provide better
connectivity to brokers.
Weight: 30%
4. 2 references
Weight: 5%
5. Clarity, writing
mechanics, and
Weight: 10%
analyzed INGs
solution for
providing security to
determine if the
solution is adequate
or inadequate and
did not submit or
incompletely
provided a rationale
for your answer.
Did not submit or
incompletely
critiqued the
extranet solution
and did not submit
or incompletely
recommended one
(1) change to the
solution to provide
better connectivity
to brokers.
No references
provided
More than 6 errors

present
determine if the
or inadequate and
partially provided a
rationale for your
answer.
solution for providing

security to determine
if the solution is
adequate or
inadequate and
satisfactorily
provided a rationale
for your answer.
determine if the
or inadequate and
thoroughly provided
a rationale for your
answer.
Partially critiqued
the extranet solution
and partially
recommended one
(1) change to the
solution to provide
better connectivity
to brokers.
Satisfactorily
critiqued the
extranet solution and
satisfactorily
recommended one
(1) change to the
solution to provide
better connectivity to
brokers.
the extranet solution
and thoroughly
recommended one
(1) change to the
solution to provide
better connectivity to
brokers.
Does not meet the

required number of
references; some or
all references poor
quality choices.
5-6 errors present
Meets number of
all references high
quality choices.
Exceeds number of
all references high
quality choices.
3-4 errors present
0-2 errors present
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Read the case study titled Carlson Companies found at the end of Chapter 10.
1. Assess how the Carlson SAN approach would be implemented in todays environment.
2. Compare the pros and cons of consolidating data on a SAN central data facility versus the
dispersed arrangement it replaces.
3. Evaluate the issues raised from the Carlson SAN mixing equipment from a number of vendors
and determine the management options for dealing with this type of situation.
4. Justify the reduction of administration and management of storage networking through Carlsons
IP SAN.
5. Assess how cloud computing could be used by Carlson instead of a SAN. Create a diagram using
Visio or its open source alternative software to illustrate the use of cloud computing. Note: The
graphically depicted solution is not included in the required page length.
Points: 100
Criteria
1. Assess how the
Carlson SAN approach
would be implemented in
todays environment.
Weight: 15%
2. Compare the pros and

cons of consolidating
data on a SAN central

Unacceptable
Below 70% F
Did not submit or
incompletely
assessed how the
Carlson SAN
approach would be
implemented in
todays
environment.
Did not submit or
incompletely
compared the pros
Fair
70-79% C
Partially assessed
how the Carlson
SAN approach
would be
implemented in
todays
environment.
Proficient
80-89% B
Satisfactorily
assessed how the
Carlson SAN
approach would be
implemented in
todays environment.
Partially compared
Satisfactorily
the pros and cons of compared the pros
consolidating data
and cons of
Exemplary
90-100% A
Thoroughly
assessed how the
Carlson SAN
approach would be
implemented in
todays environment.
Thoroughly
compared the pros
and cons of
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data facility versus the
dispersed arrangement it
replaces.
Weight: 15%
3. Evaluate the issues

raised from the Carlson
SAN mixing equipment
from a number of
vendors and determine
the management options
for dealing with this type
of situation.
Weight: 15%
4. Justify the reduction of

administration and
management of storage
networking through
Carlsons IP SAN.
Weight: 15%
5. Assess how cloud

computing could be used
by Carlson instead of a
SAN. Create a diagram
using Visio or its open
source alternative
software to illustrate the
use of cloud computing.
Weight: 25%
6. 3 references
Weight: 5%
7. Clarity, writing
mechanics, and
Weight: 10%
and cons of
consolidating data
on a SAN central
data facility versus
the dispersed
arrangement it
replaces.
Did not submit or
incompletely
evaluated the
issues raised from
the Carlson SAN
mixing equipment
from a number of
vendors and did not
submit or
incompletely
determined the
management
options for dealing
with this type of
situation.
Did not submit or
incompletely
justified the
reduction of
administration and
management of
storage networking
through Carlsons
IP SAN.
Did not submit or
incompletely
assessed how cloud
computing could be
used by Carlson
instead of a SAN
and did not submit
or incompletely
created a diagram
using Visio or its
open source
alternative software
to illustrate the use
of cloud computing.
No references
provided
More than 6 errors

present
on a SAN central
the dispersed
arrangement it
replaces.
consolidating data
on a SAN central
the dispersed
arrangement it
replaces.
consolidating data on
a SAN central data
facility versus the
dispersed
arrangement it
replaces.
Partially evaluated
the issues raised
from the Carlson
SAN mixing
equipment from a
number of vendors
and partially
determined the
management
options for dealing
with this type of
situation.
Satisfactorily
evaluated the issues
raised from the
Carlson SAN mixing
equipment from a
number of vendors
and satisfactorily
determined the
management
options for dealing
with this type of
situation.
Thoroughly
evaluated the issues
raised from the
Carlson SAN mixing
equipment from a
number of vendors
and thoroughly
determined the
management options
for dealing with this
type of situation.
Partially justified the

reduction of
administration and
management of
storage networking
through Carlsons IP
SAN.
Satisfactorily
justified the
reduction of
administration and
management of
storage networking
through Carlsons IP
SAN.
Thoroughly justified
the reduction of
administration and
management of
storage networking
through Carlsons IP
SAN.
Partially assessed
how cloud
computing could be
used by Carlson
instead of a SAN
and partially created
a diagram using
Visio or its open
source alternative
software to illustrate
the use of cloud
computing.
Satisfactorily
assessed how cloud
computing could be
used by Carlson
instead of a SAN
and satisfactorily
created a diagram
using Visio or its
open source
of cloud computing.
Thoroughly
assessed how cloud
computing could be
used by Carlson
instead of a SAN and
thoroughly created a
diagram using Visio
or its open source
of cloud computing.
Does not meet the

required number of
references; some or
all references poor
quality choices.
5-6 errors present
Meets number of
all references high
quality choices.
Exceeds number of
all references high
quality choices.
3-4 errors present
0-2 errors present
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Research DSL and cable modem services available closest to your community. You may use neighboring
communities or regions if your community does not have access to DSL or cable modem services.
Researched material must be focused on the technical aspects of DSL and cable modem services.
Marketed documents, white papers, or other advertisements may not be used for the completion of this
assignment.
1. Identify the DSL and cable modem services referenced in this assignment and the region(s) in
which they operate.
2. Create a diagram of the DSL and Cable Modem connections to your ISP, cable organization, and
telecom to your home router using Visio or its open source alternative software. Note: The
graphically depicted solution is not included in the required page length.
3. Compare and evaluate the speeds of DSL and cable modem that you researched.
4. Compare and evaluate the cost of DSL and cable modem that you researched.
5. Compare and evaluate the reliability of DSL and cable modem that you researched.
6. Recommend DSL or cable modem based on the previous comparison and evaluation of services
available closest to your region. Explain your recommendation.
Points: 60
Criteria
1. Identify the DSL and
cable modem services
referenced in this
assignment and the
region(s) in which they
operate.

Unacceptable
Below 70% F
Did not submit or
incompletely
identified the DSL
and cable modem
services referenced
in this assignment
Fair
70-79% C
Partially identified
the DSL and cable
modem services
referenced in this
assignment and the
region(s) in which
Proficient
80-89% B
Satisfactorily
identified the DSL
and cable modem
services referenced
in this assignment
and the region(s) in
Exemplary
90-100% A
Thoroughly identified
the DSL and cable
modem services
referenced in this
assignment and the
region(s) in which
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Weight: 5%
7. 3 references
Weight: 5%
and the region(s) in

which they operate.
Did not submit or
incompletely
created a diagram
of the DSL and
cable modem
connections to your
ISP, cable
organization, and
telecom to your
home router using
Visio or its open
source alternative
software.
Did not submit or
incompletely
compared and
evaluated the
speeds of DSL and
cable modem that
you researched.
Did not submit or
incompletely
compared and
evaluated the cost
of DSL and cable
modem that are
available closest to
your region.
Did not submit or
incompletely
compared and
evaluated the
reliability of DSL
and cable modem
that are available
closest to your
region.
Did not submit or
incompletely
recommended DSL
or cable modem
based on the
previous
comparison and
evaluation of
services available
closest to your
region. Did not
submit or
incompletely
explained your
recommendation.
No references
provided
8. Clarity, writing
mechanics, and
More than 6 errors

present
2. Create a diagram of
the DSL and cable
modem connections to
your ISP, cable
organization, and
telecom to your home
router using Visio or its
open source alternative
software.
Weight: 20%
3. Compare and evaluate

the speeds of DSL and
cable modem that you
researched.
Weight: 15%
the cost of DSL and
cable modem that are
available closest to your
region.
Weight: 15%
the reliability of DSL and
cable modem that are
available closest to your
region.
Weight: 15%
6. Recommend DSL or
cable modem based on
the previous comparison
and evaluation of
services available closest
to your region. Explain
your recommendation.
Weight: 15%
they operate.
which they operate.
they operate.
Partially created a
diagram of the DSL
and cable modem
connections to your
ISP, cable
organization, and
telecom to your
home router using
Visio or its open
source alternative
software.
Satisfactorily created
a diagram of the
DSL and cable
modem connections
to your ISP, cable
organization, and
telecom to your
home router using
Visio or its open
source alternative
software.
Thoroughly created a
diagram of the DSL
and cable modem
connections to your
ISP, cable
organization, and
telecom to your
home router using
Visio or its open
source alternative
software.
Partially compared
and evaluated the
speeds of DSL and
cable modem that
you researched.
Satisfactorily
compared and
evaluated the
speeds of DSL and
cable modem that
you researched.
Thoroughly
compared and
evaluated the
speeds of DSL and
cable modem that
you researched.
Partially compared
and evaluated the
cost of DSL and
cable modem that
are available closest
to your region.
Satisfactorily
compared and
evaluated the cost of
DSL and cable
modem that are
your region.
Thoroughly
compared and
evaluated the cost of
DSL and cable
modem that are
your region.
Partially compared
and evaluated the
reliability of DSL and
cable modem that
to your region.
Satisfactorily
compared and
evaluated the
cable modem that
to your region.
Thoroughly
compared and
evaluated the
cable modem that
to your region.
Partially
recommended DSL
or cable modem
based on the
previous
comparison and
evaluation of
services available
closest to your
region. Partially
explained your
recommendation.
Satisfactorily
recommended DSL
or cable modem
based on the
previous comparison
and evaluation of
services available
closest to your
region. Satisfactorily
explained your
recommendation.
Thoroughly
recommended DSL
or cable modem
based on the
previous comparison
and evaluation of
services available
closest to your
region. Thoroughly
explained your
recommendation.
Does not meet the

required number of
references; some or
all references poor
quality choices.
5-6 errors present
Meets number of
all references high
quality choices.
Exceeds number of
all references high
quality choices.
3-4 errors present
0-2 errors present
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Weight: 10%
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There are a number of cellular phone companies each serving their own unique geographical areas.
Likewise, they each may use a different technology to transfer communication. Research the pros and
cons 3GL and 4GL technologies and its role in todays applications.
1. Compare the pros and cons of 3GL and 4GL technology to determine the best uses of 3GL and
4GL technology in todays applications.
2. Describe how an enterprise would use 3GL, 4GL, WWAN, and WIAMX to improve business.
Explain why they would use one (1) solution over the remaining three (3).
3. Analyze the changes in 4GL technology since the printing of the textbook in 2009 and identify
those of importance for a user of 4GL technology.
4. Take a position on the following statement, Wireless application protocol is a necessity for
wireless communication organizations and their users. Then, explain your position with
supporting evidence.
Points: 60
Criteria
1. Compare the pros and
cons of 3GL and 4GL
technology to determine
the best uses of 3GL and
4GL technology in
todays applications.
Weight: 25%

Unacceptable
Below 70% F
Did not submit or
incompletely
compared the pros
and cons of 3GL
and 4GL technology
to determine the
best uses of 3GL
and 4GL technology
in todays
applications.
Fair
70-79% C
Partially compared
the pros and cons of
3GL and 4GL
technology to
determine the best
uses of 3GL and
4GL technology in
Proficient
80-89% B
Satisfactorily
compared the pros
and cons of 3GL and
4GL technology to
determine the best
uses of 3GL and
4GL technology in
Exemplary
90-100% A
Thoroughly
compared the pros
and cons of 3GL and
4GL technology to
determine the best
uses of 3GL and
4GL technology in
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2. Describe how an
enterprise would use
3GL, 4GL, WWAN, and
WIAMX to improve
business. Explain why
they would use one (1)
solution over the
remaining three (3).
Weight: 20%
3. Analyze the changes

in 4GL technology since
the printing of the
textbook in 2009 and
identify those of
importance for a user of
4GL technology.
Weight: 20%
4. Take a position on the

following statement,
Wireless application
protocol is a necessity for
wireless communication
organizations and their
users. Then, explain
your position with
Weight: 20%
5. 3 references
Weight: 5%
6. Clarity, writing
mechanics, and
Weight: 10%
Did not submit or

incompletely
described how an
enterprise would
use 3GL, 4GL,
WWAN, and
WIAMX to improve
business, and did
not submit or
incompletely
explained why they
would use one (1)
solution over the
Did not submit or
incompletely
analyzed the
changes in 4GL
technology since
the printing of the
textbook in 2009
and did not submit
or incompletely
identified those of
importance for a
user of 4GL
technology.
Did not submit or
incompletely took a
position on the
Wireless
application protocol
is a necessity for
wireless
communication
organizations and
their users. Then,
did not submit or
incompletely
explained your
position with
supporting
evidence.
No references
provided
More than 6 errors

present
Partially described
how an enterprise
would use 3GL,
4GL, WWAN, and
WIAMX to improve
business, and
partially explained
why they would use
one (1) solution over
the remaining three
(3).
Satisfactorily
described how an
3GL, 4GL, WWAN,
and WIAMX to
improve business,
and satisfactorily
explained why they
would use one (1)
solution over the
Thoroughly
described how an
3GL, 4GL, WWAN,
and WIAMX to
improve business,
and thoroughly
explained why they
would use one (1)
solution over the
Partially analyzed
the changes in 4GL
technology since the
printing of the
textbook in 2009
and partially
identified those of
importance for a
user of 4GL
technology.
Satisfactorily
analyzed the
changes in 4GL
printing of the
satisfactorily
identified those of
importance for a
user of 4GL
technology.
Thoroughly analyzed
the changes in 4GL
printing of the
thoroughly identified
those of importance
for a user of 4GL
technology.
Partially took a
position on the
Wireless
application protocol
is a necessity for
wireless
communication
organizations and
their users. Then,
partially explained
your position with
supporting
evidence.
Satisfactorily took a
position on the
protocol is a
necessity for
wireless
communication
organizations and
their users. Then,
satisfactorily
explained your
position with
Thoroughly took a
position on the
protocol is a
necessity for
wireless
communication
organizations and
their users. Then,
thoroughly explained
your position with
Does not meet the

required number of
references; some or
all references poor
quality choices.
5-6 errors present
Meets number of
all references high
quality choices.
Exceeds number of
all references high
quality choices.
3-4 errors present
0-2 errors present
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Select one (1) of the following topics in which you will base your responses in the form of a term paper:
Network Neutrality
IPv6
Web2.0
WWAN
Wireless Technology
WLAN
Broadband Convergence
DNSSEC
U.S. Telecommunication Policy
WAN
Internet Security
Write a ten to fifteen (10-15) page paper in which you:

1. Compose an executive summary highlighting the papers contents and reasoning for your chosen
topic.
2. Conduct a SWOT analysis by analyzing the strengths, weaknesses, application opportunities,
and threats from competitors of the chosen topic.
3. Evaluate the current ethical and legal concerns surrounding your topic.
4. Select one (1) ethical or legal concern surrounding your topic, take a position on the issue, and
provide rationale.
5. Analyze the improvements over the last two (2) years to your communication technology topic,
and suggest an improvement based on its current usage.
6. Predict the future role of the communication technology youve selected for both personal and
commercial use.
7. Create a diagram that illustrates the communication structure of your chosen technology in Visio
or its open source alternative software. Note: The graphically depicted solution is not included in
8. Use at least eight (8) quality resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and similar Websites
Evaluate the ethical concerns that communication networks raise in a global context.
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Points: 200
Criteria
1. Compose an executive
summary highlighting the
papers contents and
reasoning for your
chosen topic.
Weight: 5%
2. Conduct a SWOT
analysis by analyzing the
strengths, weaknesses,
application opportunities,
and threats from
competitors of the
chosen topic.
Weight: 15%
3. Evaluate the current

ethical and legal
concerns surrounding
your topic.
Weight: 10%
4. Select one (1) ethical
or legal concern
surrounding your topic,
take a position on the
issue, and provide
rationale.
Weight: 15%
5. Analyze the
improvements over the
last two (2) years to your
communication
technology topic, and
suggest an improvement
based on its current
usage.
Weight: 15%
6. Predict the future role

Unacceptable
Below 70% F
Did not submit or
incompletely
composed an
executive summary
highlighting the
papers contents
and reasoning for
your chosen topic.
Did not submit or
incompletely
conducted a SWOT
analysis by
analyzing the
strengths,
weaknesses,
application
opportunities, and
threats from
competitors of the
chosen topic.
Did not submit or
incompletely
evaluated the
current ethical and
legal concerns
surrounding your
topic.
Did not submit or
incompletely
selected one (1)
ethical or legal
concern
surrounding your
topic; did not
submit, or
incompletely took a
position on the
issue and did not
submit or
incompletely
provided rationale.
Did not submit or
incompletely
analyzed the
improvements over
the last two (2)
years to your
communication
technology topic, if
any, and did not
submit or
incompletely
suggested an
improvement based
on its current
usage.
Did not submit or
Fair
70-79% C
Proficient
80-89% B
Exemplary
90-100% A
Partially composed
an executive
summary
highlighting the
papers contents
and reasoning for
your chosen topic.
Satisfactorily
composed an
executive summary
highlighting the
papers contents and
reasoning for your
chosen topic.
Thoroughly
composed an
executive summary
highlighting the
papers contents and
reasoning for your
chosen topic.
Partially conducted
a SWOT analysis by
analyzing the
strengths,
weaknesses,
application
opportunities, and
threats from
competitors of the
chosen topic.
Satisfactorily
conducted a SWOT
analysis by
analyzing the
strengths,
weaknesses,
application
opportunities, and
threats from
competitors of the
chosen topic.
Thoroughly
conducted a SWOT
analysis by analyzing
the strengths,
weaknesses,
application
opportunities, and
threats from
competitors of the
chosen topic.
Partially evaluated
the current ethical
and legal concerns
surrounding your
topic.
Satisfactorily
evaluated the
current ethical and
legal concerns
surrounding your
topic.
Thoroughly
evaluated the current
ethical and legal
concerns
surrounding your
topic.
Partially selected
one (1) ethical or
legal concern
surrounding your
topic, partially took a
position on the
issue, and partially
provided rationale.
Satisfactorily
selected one (1)
ethical or legal
concern surrounding
your topic,
satisfactorily took a
position on the
issue, and
satisfactorily
provided rationale.
Thoroughly selected
one (1) ethical or
legal concern
surrounding your
topic, thoroughly
took a position on
the issue, and
thoroughly provided
rationale.
Partially analyzed
the improvements
over the last two (2)
years to your
communication
any, and partially
suggested an
improvement based
on its current usage.
Satisfactorily
analyzed the
improvements over
the last two (2) years
to your
communication
any, and
satisfactorily
suggested an
improvement based
Thoroughly analyzed
the improvements
over the last two (2)
years to your
communication
any, and thoroughly
suggested an
improvement based
Partially predicted
Satisfactorily
Thoroughly predicted
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of the communication
technology youve
selected for both
personal and commercial
use.
Weight: 10%
7. Create a diagram that
illustrates the
communication structure
of your chosen
technology in Visio or its
open source alternative
software.
Weight: 15%
8. 8 references
Weight: 5%
9. Clarity, writing
mechanics, and
Weight: 10%
incompletely
predicted the future
role of the
communication
technology youve
selected for both
personal and
commercial use.
Did not submit or
incompletely
created a diagram
that illustrates the
communication
structure of your
chosen technology
in Visio or its open
source alternative
software.
No references
provided
More than 6 errors

present
the future role of the

communication
technology youve
selected for both
personal and
commercial use.
predicted the future

role of the
communication
technology youve
selected for both
personal and
commercial use.
the future role of the

communication
technology youve
selected for both
personal and
commercial use.
Partially created a
diagram that
illustrates the
communication
structure of your
chosen technology
source alternative
software.
Satisfactorily created
a diagram that
illustrates the
communication
structure of your
chosen technology
source alternative
software.
Thoroughly created a
diagram that
illustrates the
communication
structure of your
chosen technology in
Visio or its open
source alternative
software.
Does not meet the

required number of
references; some or
all references poor
quality choices.
5-6 errors present
Meets number of
all references high
quality choices.
Exceeds number of
all references high
quality choices.
3-4 errors present
0-2 errors present
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CIS 505 Student Notes

Weekly Course Schedule
The purpose of the course schedule is to give you, at a glance, the required preparation, activities, and
evaluation components of your course. For more information about your course, whether on-ground or
online, access your online course shell.
The expectations for a 4.5 credit hour course are for students to spend 13.5 hours in weekly work. This
time estimate includes preparation, activities, and evaluation regardless of the delivery mode.
Instructional Materials
In order to be fully prepared, obtain a copy of the required textbooks and other instructional materials
prior to the first day of class. When available, Strayer University provides a link to the first three (3)
chapters of your textbook(s) in eBook format. Check your online course shell for availability.
Review the online course shell or check with your professor to determine whether Internet-based
assignments and activities are used in this course.
Instructional materials are obtained through the universitys virtual bookstore and can be accessed
through iCampus: http:bookstore.mbsdirect.net/strayer.htm. Courses with Internet-based assignments
and activities on publisher sites may require the purchase of onetime access codes. When purchasing
used textbooks, a separate access code purchase will be necessary.
Discussions
Students taking this course online are required to post their discussions to a weekly thread in the online
course shell. Respond to at least two (2) other students posts to earn full credit for each discussion. As it
is always possible that you could lose your work due to unforeseen circumstances, you should routinely
save your work in a separate file before posting in the course discussion area.
Professors hold discussions during class time for on-ground students. Check with your professor if any
additional discussion participation is required in the online course shell outside of class hours.
Tests
Tests (quizzes, midterm and final exams, essay exams, lab tests, etc.) are available for student access
and completion through the online course shell. Check the online course shell to determine how you are
expected to take the tests.
Online students are to complete the test by Sunday midnight the week the test is due.
On-ground students are to complete the tests after the material is covered and before the next
class session.
Assignments
A standardized performance grading rubric is a tool your professor will use to evaluate your written
assignments. Review the rubric before submitting assignments that have grading rubrics associated with
them to ensure you have met the performance criteria stated on the rubric.
Grades are based on individual effort. There is no group grading; however, working in groups in the
online or on-ground classroom is acceptable.
Assignments for online students are always submitted through the online course shell. On-ground
professors will inform students on how to submit assignments, whether in paper format or through the
online course shell.
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CIS 505 Student Notes

Resources
The Resource Center navigation button in the online course shell contains helpful links. Strayer University
Library Resources are available here as well as other important information. You should review this area
to find resources and answers to common questions.
Technical support is available for the following:
For technical questions, please contact Strayer Online Technical Support by logging in to your
iCampus account at https://icampus.strayer.edu/login and submitting a case under Student
Center, then Submit Help Ticket. If you are unable to log in to your iCampus account, please
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CIS 505 Communication Technologies

(Prerequisite: CIS 175)

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

Describe the needs of communication networks in a business environment.

CIS 505 Communication Technologies

Preparation, Activities, and Evaluation

Assignment 1: Standards Research

Assignment 2: Requirements for the Corporate Computing Function

Case Study 1: Florida Department of Management Services, Part I

CIS 505 Communication Technologies

Assignment 3: Elastic and Inelastic Traffic

Case Study 2: ING Life

Case Study 3: Carlson Companies

Assignment 4: Services in Your Area

CIS 505 Communication Technologies

Assignment 5: Wireless Technology

Term Paper: Networking

Final Exam: Chapters 1 through 19

CIS 505 Communication Technologies

Assignment 1: Standards Research

Assignment 2: Requirements for the Corporate Computing Function

Assignment 3: Elastic and Inelastic Traffic

Assignment 4: Services in Your Area

Assignment 5: Wireless Technology

Case Study 1: Florida Department of Management Services, Part I

Case Study 2: ING Life

Case Study 3: Carlson Companies

Term Paper: Networking

Final Exam: Chapters 1 through 19

CIS 505 Assignments and Rubrics

Describe the needs of communication networks in a business environment.

Use technology and information resources to research issues in communication networks.

2. Justify the need of the

Assignment 1: Standards Research

Did not submit or

Partially justified the

CIS 505 Assignments and Rubrics

4. Take a position on the

justified the need of

More than 6 errors

802 standard used

the IEEE 802

802 standard used in

Does not meet the

3-4 errors present

0-2 errors present

CIS 505 Assignments and Rubrics

Describe the needs of communication networks in a business environment.

Use technology and information resources to research issues in communication networks.

Assignment 2: Requirements for the Corporate Computing Function

Did not submit or

CIS 505 Assignments and Rubrics

More than 6 errors

determine the most

Does not meet the

3-4 errors present

0-2 errors present

CIS 505 Assignments and Rubrics

Use technology and information resources to research issues in communication networks.

2. Critique the transition

Case Study 1: Florida Department of Management Services, Part I

CIS 505 Assignments and Rubrics

3. Critique the merits of

More than 6 errors